Living in Carroll County, Maryland

Carroll County is a county in Maryland with a population of around 167,627, part of the Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA metro area. The main communities are Westminster, Taneytown, Hampstead.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,770/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $454K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 42°F) and warm summers (highs around 80°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away.

Demographics

Carroll County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a moderately educated workforce (36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.